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MELON Ein Dor - CUCUMIS melo
NZ ProhibitedStock: Available
SKU Code: V 797
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Annual fruiting vine
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 20
Ein Dor is an Israel Ananas (Pineapple) type melon with a beautiful tropical aroma.
The fruits have golden skin and pale green flesh with a combination of banana and pineapple flavours.
The fruits weights between 1-2 kg
Grow notes:
Tropical climate: All Year Round
Temperate climate: Spring to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Mid-Spring to Early Summer.
Sow: 20mm deep
Plant space: 1m
Row Space: 1.5m
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 15-20 weeks
Best sown directly early in the season. For earlier planting in cooler climates, raise pots in warm conditions and transplant them after 3-4 weeks. Requires temperatures of around 18-20°C for germination.
Sow in rows 40-60cm between plants and in rows 120cm apart
If sowing direct, plant 3-4 seeds 15mm deep in mounds, later thinning to the two strongest plants.
Plant in free-draining soil in a position with full sun.
For best results fertilise and keep well watered, keep the soil moist and avoid overhead watering where possible.
Harvest after 100 days when the stem turns brown and begins to break away from the fruit.
